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Outsourcing debate in UK service sector
23rd of September 2013Our UK correspondent explores the controversial issue of outsourcing in the services sector.
Outsourcing, the way in which most of our cleaning services are provided today, has been the recipient of a poor press recently which it ought to regard as a shot across the bows for an industry which some may feel is a little too pleased with itself.
We
Part-time work reorganisation for French cleaners
23rd of September 2013French reporter Christian Bouzols brings news of an agreement designed to improve part-time working.
The major French unions and the French cleaning federation FEP have come to an agreement, expressed in a joint declaration, to improve provisions concerning part-time working in the cleaning sector. Their agreement is to move forward on existing
A myriad of entrance mats
21st of September 2013Shape mats, logo mats, anti-fatigue mats – these and other refinements of the simple entrance mat are becoming increasingly common. But is their appeal growing, or do most customers simply require a functional matting system that keeps the dirt off their floors?
Matting, like many other aspects of life today, is becoming increasingly
Adapting to the new reality
20th of September 2013Don’t put your inflation-ravaged savings on it, but the broader EU economy looks to be emerging from recession! So how fit will your business be to reap the rewards when the upturn gets into full swing? Hartley Milner looks at ways some of the more forward-thinking players in the distribution sector are adapting to the new reality in their
DiBO at CMS
20th of September 2013The ECN-S is the new compact industrial cold water high pressure cleaner from DiBO. Built on a robust and solid frame, this new model works with a new type of pump, the Evolution 2.
The cover is made of impact-proof rotation moulded polyethylene combined with stainless steel protective front, mounted on a steel frame. Thanks to its large wheels
TVH at CMS
20th of September 2013From TVH comes a range of parts for scrubber dryers and sweepers - squeegees, floor pads, brushes, drive and vacuum motors. It also offers TotalSource floor cleaners.
The company’s catalogue covers 14 brands and 100 models. And the company is an authorised Ametek distributor for Ametek Lamb.